Unveiling the All-Star Cast of Sweet Magnolias Season 3: Meet the Beloved Characters!

The third installment of Netflix's romance-drama series, Sweet Magnolias, continues its storyline with the majority of the original cast reprising their roles. Based on Sherryl Woods' book series of the same name, the TV adaptation follows the lives of three best friends - Maddie Townsend, Dana Sue Sullivan, and Helen Decatur - as they navigate their personal and professional lives in the fictional town of Serenity, South Carolina. Each woman is at a different stage in their life when the series begins, and Sweet Magnolias explores their relationships, breakups, and career choices while highlighting the importance of their friendship.

Sweet Magnolias delivers an engaging mix of drama and romance. In the upcoming season, the cast will grapple with the intricate consequences of the season 2 finale, with no character finding themselves in a completely stable position as the next chapter unfolds. While the majority of the cast remains the same, there is a new actor portraying Katie Townsend, Bill and Maddie's youngest child. Unfortunately, the show bid farewell to Cindy Karr's character, Miss Frances, in season 2 with a tragic end. All in all, the Sweet Magnolias friend group can expect plenty of excitement and surprises this season.

JoAnna Garcia Swisher As Maddie Townsend

JoAnna Garcia Swisher has joined the cast of Sweet Magnolias season 3 as Maddie Townsend. Maddie, a mother of three, has been facing challenges since separating from Bill, but she finds a new love interest in Cal, who is also the baseball coach for her son Tyler. Alongside her sweet Magnolias friends, Maddie opens The Corner Spa, solidifying their strong bond of friendship. However, Maddie discovers in season 2 that Cal has anger issues, resulting in their relationship facing various struggles after his arrest. Swisher, who started her career on the Nickelodeon series Are You Afraid of the Dark? as Sam, gained significant recognition for her role as Cheyenne Hart-Montgomery on Reba. She is also known for her performances as Sandy Sue in Not Another Teen Movie, Megan in The Internship, and Christy in American Pie 2. In addition to Sweet Magnolias, Swisher has made appearances on popular TV shows like How I Met Your Mother, The Mindy Project, and Once Upon a Time. Recently, she portrayed Becky in the holiday film Christmas with the Campbells and Lindsey Johnson in the TV movie As Luck Would Have It.

Brooke Elliott As Dana Sue Sullivan

Brooke Elliot takes on the role of Dana Sue Sullivan in the cast of Sweet Magnolias season 3. Dana Sue is the talented head chef at the popular Sullivan's restaurant in Serenity. In season 2, she worked on repairing her relationship with her estranged husband Ronnie. Although they now appear to be happy together, their past comes back to haunt them in the Sweet Magnolias season 2 finale, promising to bring trouble in season 3. Hailing from Fridley, Minnesota, Elliot made her first appearance on the big screen as an extra in the film What Women Want. She gained critical acclaim for her portrayal of Jane Bingum in Drop Dead Diva, earning her a Women's Image Network award and numerous other accolades.

While Elliot is primarily recognized for her role in Drop Dead Diva, she has other notable credits to her name. She made a guest appearance as Denise Bell in Law & Order: Trial By Jury and portrayed Amber in the TV movie Furst Born. Additionally, she took on the roles of Kendra in Diary of a Lunatic and Keri-Ann in Crazy Wonderful. Elliot most recently portrayed Nancy in an episode of Dolly Parton's Heartstrings and Chrissy Kessler in the holiday film A Country Christmas Harmony. Although she currently has no upcoming projects, Elliot has achieved great success with Sweet Magnolias and will continue to grace the screen for the foreseeable future.

Heather Headley As Helen Decatur

Heather Headley portrays the character Helen Decatur in season 3 of Sweet Magnolias. Helen, an accomplished attorney and the final member of the friend group, finds herself in a love triangle. While she has been dating Erik Whitley, Dana Sue's sous chef, in season 2, Ryan proposes to her in the finale. As Helen contemplates motherhood and considers which partner is best for her, she faces a difficult choice. Headley, who hails from Barataria, Trinidad, is well-known both on stage and screen. She gained recognition for her role as Nala's voice in the original animated Lion King movie.

In addition to her role in Sweet Magnolias, Headley is also known for her performances as Rosa Negra Singer in Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights and Clara Ward in Respect. She received a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Aida and has released seven albums as a solo artist. Like many of her co-stars in Sweet Magnolias, Headley has also appeared in various television roles, including Dr. Clara Jamison in She's Gotta Have It, Fikiri's voice in The Lion Guard, and Gwen Garrett in Chicago Med.

Justin Bruening As Cal Maddox

In the Sweet Magnolias season 3 cast, Justin Bruening portrays the character of Cal Maddox. Cal is both Tyler's baseball coach and Maddie's love interest. However, in season 2, Cal's anger gets the best of him, leading to negative consequences. He is fired from the school board and later arrested for a brawl at Sullivan's. As the series progresses, Cal and Maddie will try to restore their once strong connection. Originally from St. Helena, Nebraska, Bruening initially gained recognition for his role in Britney Spears' "Boys" music video. Since then, he has been involved in various television guest appearances. Notably, Bruening has made appearances in TV shows like Good Behavior, Grey's Anatomy, and Ringer. However, his breakthrough role was playing Jamie Martin on the ABC series All My Children. In addition, he has appeared in popular shows such as Hawaii Five-O, CSI: NY, and Lucifer. Recently, Bruening portrayed Chase Weston in the TV movie Reindeer Games Homecoming and Warren in Vanished: Searching for My Sister.

Chris Klein As Bill Townsend

Chris Klein has joined the cast of Sweet Magnolias season 3 as Bill Townsend. Bill is Maddie's unfaithful ex-husband and the father of their three children, Tyler, Kyle, and Katie. He is also Serenity's local doctor, who had an affair with nurse Noreen that resulted in the birth of their daughter Rebecca in season 2. Sweet Magnolias has revealed a major plot point in season 3, which is that Isaac's parents are actually Bill and Peggy. Born in Hinsdale, Illinois, Chris Klein gained popularity in the '90s with his debut role as Paul Metzler in the rom-com Election, alongside Matthew Broderick and Reese Witherspoon.

After his breakthrough in Election, Klein became a rising star with his most recognizable role as Oz in the American Pie franchise. He is also known for his performances as Jack Geoghegan in We Were Soldiers and Dusty Dinkleman in the comedy Just Friends, starring Ryan Reynolds. Klein has also made appearances in various television shows, including Franklin & Bash, where he played Tommy Dale, Raising Hope, where he portrayed Brad, Wilfred, where he played the character Drew, and he voiced Dash in Tron: Uprising. Recently, Klein has taken on the role of Orlin Dwyer/Cicada in The Flash TV show and portrayed Ben McGrath in Benchwarmers 2: Breaking Balls.

Dion Johnstone As Erik Whitley

Dion Johnstone plays the character Erik Whitley in season 3 of Sweet Magnolias. Erik, who works as Dana Sue's sous chef at Sullivan's, is known for being one of the most likable characters on the show. He often takes on a mentor role to Isaac. In the previous season, Erik and Helen had a sweet romance. However, their relationship may face challenges with the sudden appearance of Ryan and his proposal. Dion Johnstone, originally from Montreal, Canada, made his screen debut as Natty Bookman in the Disney Channel TV series So Weird. Since then, he has had a successful career, with Sweet Magnolias being a major breakthrough for him.

Dion Johnstone is best recognized for his roles as Caliban in The Tempest, Flight Engineer Timmins in The Core, and as the lead character Craig Brooks in the short-lived series Star Falls. He has appeared in various TV shows and movies, including Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show, Josie and the Pussycats, Monk, and Stargate SG-1. Some of his recent credits include portraying Andre in an episode of Jane, Brady in the TV movie Baking Spirits Bright, and Evan in Harland Manor. Johnstone will also be seen in two upcoming short films, Baby Daddy and Pet Therapy.

Brandon Quinn As Ronnie Sullivan

Brandon Quinn stars as Ronnie Sullivan in the cast of Sweet Magnolias season 3. Promoted to a regular role, Ronnie is the estranged husband of Dana Sue and the father of Annie. In season 2, Dana Sue and Ronnie reconcile their differences. Although their relationship seems solid, a mysterious individual from their past emerges and threatens to disrupt their lives in the upcoming season of Sweet Magnolias. Born in Aurora, Colorado, Brandon Quinn made his initial screen appearance as Charlie Murphy in the short film Express: Aisle to Glory. Aside from his role as Gabe Duncroft in The Fosters, Sweet Magnolias can be considered his breakthrough project.

Brandon Quinn is best known for his portrayal of Thompson McIntyre in the TV series Rebel and Tommy Dawkins in the supernatural show Big Wolf on Campus. Similar to his co-stars in Sweet Magnolias, Quinn has made guest appearances in prominent television shows. He has played characters such as Tom in Entourage, Lee in The Vampire Diaries, Max in Knight Rider, Peter in Bones, and Leo in Grey's Anatomy. Recently, Quinn can be seen as Ellis in On a Wing and a Prayer, Danny in Die Hart, and Drake in the TV movie Cloudy With a Chance of Christmas. He will soon take on the role of Golf Ryan in the upcoming film Metal Revolver Juvenile Incident.

Carson Rowland As Tyler Townsend

Carson Rowland has joined the cast of Sweet Magnolias season 3, taking on the role of Tyler, the eldest son of Maddie and Bill. Originally a talented baseball player, Tyler's sporting ambitions are thrown into uncertainty when he breaks his arm, leading him to question whether he wants to pursue the sport long-term. In addition to these challenges, Tyler also finds himself caught in a romantic dilemma. While dating CeCe, he begins to develop stronger feelings for Annie, the daughter of Dana Sue. Born and raised in Boca Raton, Florida, Carson Rowland is a relatively new face in the industry, making his debut in 2015 with the character Riley Sturgis in the show Tweet: The Series. Sweet Magnolias marks his breakout role.

Aside from his role in Sweet Magnolias, Rowland is recognized for his appearances on Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin as Chip Langsberry and American Housewife as Will Hansen. He has also acted in the podcast series Ghost Tape. Rowland has recently been featured in various projects such as the short film After, where he played the character Matty, the short film Run, portraying the role of Jessie, and the movie Santa in Training, where he took on the character Slippy. Additionally, Rowland has pursued a music career as a solo artist, releasing seven singles to date.

Logan Allen As Kyle Townsend

Logan Allen plays the character of Kyle Townsend in Sweet Magnolias season 3. Kyle is the middle child of Maddie and Bill, and he had a serious car accident at the end of season 1. He has a passion for theater and initially showed interest in Annie, Dana Sue's daughter. However, he is now dating Nellie. It remains to be seen how Kyle will react to his brother's interest in his ex-girlfriend in season 3.

Logan Allen, who was born and raised in central Florida, made his screen debut in the 2014 short film Birthday Boy as a classmate. He later gained recognition for his role as Kevin Ryan in Bernie and the Dolphin. Allen reprised the role of Kevin in Bernie and the Dolphin 2. He has also appeared as Harold in "The Companion" segment of the horror series Creepshow and had a small arc as cousin Vinnie in Talia in the Kitchen. Some viewers may also recognize Logan Allen as Jake, Angela's boyfriend and one of Eleven's bullies in Lenora Hills, California, during season 4 of Stranger Things. The talented young actor will soon be seen in the short film The Dark Room, where he portrays the character Elliot Perry.

Anneliese Judge As Annie Sullivan

Anneliese Judge portrays Annie Sullivan, the teenage daughter of Ronnie and Dana Sue, in the cast of Sweet Magnolias season 3. In the series, Annie is a talented photographer who finds herself entangled in a complex relationship with the Townsend brothers. Although she initially kissed Tyler, she eventually starts dating Jackson, the son of the mayor. However, amidst Kyle developing feelings for her and the mayor's disapproval of the Sweet Magnolias, Annie faces immense pressure in season 3. Originally from Pinehurst, North Carolina, Judge's breakthrough role came with Sweet Magnolias, having previously portrayed Jessica in Where's Rose. Keep an eye out for her upcoming appearance as Lexi in the short film Theo.

Sweet Magnolias Season 3 Supporting Cast & Characters

Noreen Fitzgibbons, played by Jamie Lynn Spears, returns in the cast of Sweet Magnolias season 3. Initially portrayed as Bill's mistress, Noreen now takes on the role of his child's mother. Spears gained popularity through her leading role in the Nickelodeon series Zoey 101 but has also showcased her talent in Miss Guided, All That, and Crossroads.

Ella Grace Helton takes over the role of Katie Townsend, Maddie and Bill's youngest child and the sister of Tyler and Kyle, replacing Bianca Berry Tarantino. Helton previously portrayed Jessa Phillips in Hubie Halloween and has also appeared in Witching Hour and United We Fall.

Simone Lockhart portrays Nellie in the cast of Sweet Magnolias season 3, who is Kyle's girlfriend. Lockhart has also played Anna in Jungle Cruise and made an appearance in an episode of Manhunt.

Harlan Drum returns as CeCe Matney in Sweet Magnolias, portraying Tyler's girlfriend who may not react well to his developing bond with Annie. Previously, Drum has showcased her talents as Sophie in Grace Point, Anna in Hightown, and Brooklyn in the MacGyver reboot series.

Sam Ashby joins the Sweet Magnolias season 3 cast as Jackson Lewis, the star-crossed lover of Annie and the mayor's son. Ashby's previous work includes an appearance as Connor in Legacies, as well as roles in The Desperate Riders, Queens, and Dolly Parton's Heartstrings.

Chris Medlin reprises his role as the beloved Isaac in Sweet Magnolias, working as a cook at Sullivan's, Dana Sue's restaurant. In the show, Isaac recently discovered unsettling information about his parentage. While this Netflix series has marked his breakthrough, Medlin was also part of the original cast of Mean Girls the Musical and Diana.

Caroline Lagerfelt portrays Paula Vreeland in the third season of Sweet Magnolias. Paula is Maddie Townsend's mother and the grandmother of Tyler, Kyle, and Katie. Lagerfelt has previously appeared in notable television shows such as Gossip Girl, Minority Report, and Law & Order: Organized Crime.